Tips for that EV road trip

Have you ever taken your electric vehicle on a road trip? There are probably a couple of things that you need to know before you head out on your next trip!

What’s your range?

Renting any car can bring challenges of not knowing the ins and outs of the specific vehicle, but what happens when you rent a Tesla Model X and you’re not exactly sure what the range of your rental is? The range of your Tesla car rental is the distance that you are able to travel on a single charge. Basically it’s the amount of energy that is stored in your batteries at any given time. So before you drive off, be sure to ask our team more about the type of range you can expect to achieve. This can differ slightly depending on a range of different aspects, but this chat will give you a good idea of what to expect. Your actual range will depend on aspects such as the environment and personal driving habits.

Where’s the next EV charging station?

How familiar are you with where charging stations are? Besides being able to charge your car at home, being an EV driver will mean that you will need to be familiar with where to charge your vehicle while out and about. The best part about driving your Tesla rental car is that you can simply enter a destination on your touchscreen and Trip Planner will automatically show you where the most convenient Superchargers are located. Still not sure? Then be sure to chat to our helpful team before you set off on your journey around Sydney! 

Plan to plan

When driving around Sydney in your Tesla rental, you may need to stop off to charge – around 30 minutes should have you on your way again, but if you’ve planned out your day then your time can be well spent grabbing a bite to eat or enjoying a relaxing coffee while catching up on emails. The choice is yours but any choice is better made by having a bit of a plan in the back of your mind. The further out of town that you plan to go, the better researched your plan should be – but that’s ok! Be sure to ask us more about the charging network and range capacity as it’ll help you prepare for any situation!